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Self-Portrait Unit - Lesson #1
Fourth graders create self-portraits using artistic elements found in Hispanic culture and, specifically, the art of Frida Kahlo. The lesson can be adapted for any culture/country and requires an outside person with cultural knowledge.
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Art Exposes
Students view examples of art forms of specific artists. They choose one artist from the country they are studying and present information along with a slide show. Studenys create their own work of art in the style of their chosen...
Incredible Art Department
The Incredible Art Department: Art of Mexico Latin American Art
Explains the significance of Hispanic Heritage Month and provides a huge collection of links to websites looking at Mexican and Hispanic art and culture, as well as some lesson plans.
Other
Studio Antiques and Fine Art Incorporated
A tremendous display of fine art complete with the artist's bio and studio address, as well as the type of painting it is (oil painting, water color etc.) The font size on this site is small but readable.
Other
Manos De Oaxaca
A fascinating site showcasing the life and artwork of Oaxacan artisans. Explore the photos of this enchanting culture and the pottery it produces.
Smithsonian Institution
Smithsonian American Art Museum: Del Corazon: Latino Voices in American Art
A multimedia art exhibit of Latino art that focuses on the work of six contemporary Latino artists. You can read artist biographies and see a gallery of representative works where you learn more about the particular cultural experiences...
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The Virtual Diego Rivera Web Museum: The Mexican Children of Diego Rivera
A wonderful resource for teachers and students studying the life and artwork of Mexican artist, Diego Rivera. Includes many samples of his paintings and murals, as well as a detailed timeline.
Yale University
Yale New Haven Teachers Institute: The Influence of Mesoamerica on Mexican Art
A unit on Mexican art, Frida Kahlo, Native Civilizations in Mesoamerica, and Mayan culture. The site includes lesson plans, bibliographies, and much more.
Yale University
Yale New Haven Teachers Institute: Mural Inspired by Frida Kahlo & Diego Rivera
This site has a series of curricular resources on the Mexican artists Diego Rivera and Frida Kahlo. The site is primarily directed toward teachers to strengthen their teaching skills but has other content beyond those dedicated to lesson...
Smithsonian Institution
Smithsonian Education: Textiles
A comprehensive site on textiles of the North American Southwest. Includes a gallery, map, catalog, glossary and timeline.
Smithsonian Institution
Smithsonian: Textiles of the North American Southwest
This site explores the weaving traditions of the Native American and Hispanic peoples of northern Mexico and the southwestern United States. A gallery of artifacts, timeline, map glossary, and textual descriptions are included. This is a...
Other
Alfredo Zalce "Gran Artista Mexicano"
A comprehensive site on Mexican mural artist, Alfredo Zalce. Hundreds of photographs, interviews and images with pages in both English and Spanish.
Other
Spanish arts.com: The Museum of "El Prado"
Enter the largest art gallery in the world, the museum of "El Prado." Click on sculpture, drawing and coin exhibits. Peruse through exhibits online and be enriched by the captivating works of art.
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Cyber Spain
Discover the fascinating works of one of the world's greatest painters. Picasso's works have been admired and displayed throughout the world.
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Museo De Arte De Puerto Rico (Museum of Art of p.r.)
The online home of the Museum of Art of Puerto Rico lets visitors view special exhibitions and examples from its permanent collection. Its artist biographies and its glossary of art terms, which is accessible by clicking through to the...
Yale University
Yale: Popular Mexican Arts
This unit on Mexican art comes with four lesson plans, art activities, a bibliography, video suggestions, and web links.
Other
Xavier Cortada
Find the vibrant paintings, murals, prints and drawings of Cuban-American artist Xavier Cortada.
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Xavier Cortada
Find the vibrant paintings, murals, prints, and drawings of Cuban-American artist Xavier Cortada.
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Cyber Spain
Discover the fascinating works of one of the world's greatest painters. Picasso's works have been admired and displayed throughout the world.
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Picasso
Discover the fascinating works of one of the world's greatest painters. Picasso's works have been admired and displayed throughout the world.